Describes Project Resume, a computerized resume database for use in college career planning and placement offices. The system stores student resumes for use by on- and off-campus recruiters. (JAC)

Because of concern to provide students with accurate, up-to-date academic information, computer-assisted advising has been on the agenda for computer development. The state of art of computer-assisted advising is reviewed, and characteristics of leading programs in the country are analyzed. (MLW)

The concerns of how personal computers can be used to increase the overall effectiveness of education are addressed. Topics discussed include: availability; teacher use; word processing; calculators; class use; computer-assisted-instruction; and simulations. Thorough faculty inservice on computer enhanced education is suggested before implementing…

To ensure that students under its jurisdiction would be prepared for and comfortable with a rapidly changing, high-technology society, the South Gibson School Corporation (Indiana) decided in 1982 to introduce microcomputers in its one high school and three community schools. The implementation and encouraging results of this project are…

Provides a brief introduction to computer applications in information organizations in China. Highlights include information retrieval (personnel, equipment, bibliographic databases, information retrieval programs and systems, service status); library management; and Chinese character processing (code method, character root method). History,…

Microcomputers are used in a technical writing course to enhance instructor and student productivity, improve the quality of student writing performance, and prepare young engineers for future on-the-job communication tasks. Describes the microcomputer facility, software, and activities included in the course. Also provides information on the…

A basic understanding of computer hardware, software, and internal workings is important before selecting a computer. A brief introduction to elements of the computer is offered. (DF)

More than a third of park and recreation agencies in a 1983 survey reported use of microcomputers. This article explores types of software and hardware favored in the recreation profession. Work processing, budgeting, registration, and inventory are some of the applications used by this profession. (DF)

Because a teacher and a student were seated on either end of a log (facing each other), there was direct, eye-to-eye, one-on-one communication. If properly used, computers can take the place of the log, establishing the eye-to-eye, one-on-one, two-way communication. Advantages occur because computers are interactive, individualized, modular, and…

Describes an interactive optimization computer game for training resource managers in which the user plays the role of an environmental consultant to an electric utility company. Key components of a typical resource conflict and techniques for determining optimal solutions through linear programing are discussed. Worksheets are included. (BC)

Presents experiences with, and recommendations for, choosing a diet analysis system for use in a high school or college classroom. Software considerations, hardware considerations, and decisions based on relationship between these considerations are addressed. (JN)

Presents a preliminary report of the Quality of Engineering Education Project Task Force on the Use of Educational Technology. Reviews major issues and proposes nine goals: also offers actions that should be taken by engineering faculty, university administration, technology vendors, accreditation and professional societies, governments, and…

Describes uses of the microcomputer by Instant Information, Inc., highlighting administrative tasks (accounting, correspondence, file maintenance) and microcomputer's ability to act as dumb terminal in information retrieval. Software selection, the company's computer program "Instantcom" which supports communication and retrieval, and…

Describes how three different levels of students interacted with three different commercially available robots. Considers the educational value of these devices and provides a list of seven robots (indicating their source, computer compatibility, language, current cost, capabilities, and options). (JN)

An Apple microcomputer at a Chicago library is used by people in all areas of Chicago as a community bulletin board. The development and implementation of this telecommunications system is described. A list of guidelines governing the role of a microcomputer in a public library is also provided. (JN)